Families have announced burial arrangements for Vivian Akabuike and Ifeanyi Nwachukwu, who died in the collapsed Elite 5-Star Hostel in Anambra. Vivian will be buried on September 12, 2026, in Owere-Ezukala, while Ifeanyi will be laid to rest in Umuogbonn
Lucas Kgosi Mmakgathi, 49, was sentenced to 25 years' direct imprisonment by the Madikwe Regional Court for strangling his two-year-old son with a shoelace in May 2024.
A heated argument erupted between a suspected sex worker and her client in a hotel room after he refused to pay N2500, citing her menstrual period, leading to her seizing the room key.
The Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status for nationals of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan, affecting their legal status and work authorization in the U.S.
Nigeria's SEC has ordered capital market operators to freeze assets linked to six individuals and three BDC firms named by the Sanctions Committee for alleged ISWAP financing.
Two men, Awal Bala and Danjuma Ibrahim, were arraigned in Minna for allegedly gang-raping a 13-year-old girl. They pleaded not guilty, but bail was refused due to the capital nature of the charges.
The EFCC arraigned Lawal Musa on 57 charges for allegedly defrauding 10 cattle breeders of N56.5 million in a fake 2023 Hajj arrangement. He pleaded not guilty.
Students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University stripped and beat a man alleged to be a lecturer after a female student accused him of molestation, sparking a campus incident.
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Chief J. J. Ezeokafor, father of socialite Jowizaza, has regained freedom after being kidnapped in Anambra. Police have launched a joint manhunt for the abductors.
The Nigeria Police Force, through INTERPOL NCB Abuja, arrested and repatriated Chadian national Mahadijiria Abdoulaye, wanted for murder and narcotics trafficking, to N'Djamena on 14th August, 2026.
Oyo police arrest ten suspected human parts merchants in Iseyin and Saki, recovering human heart, flesh, skull pieces, and charms after months of surveillance.
The US government is offering undocumented immigrants a $2,600 cash bonus, free travel, and civil fine forgiveness if they self-deport through the CBP Home Mobile App, according to officials.
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the release of Chief J. J. Ezeokafor, father of socialite Jowizaza, and a Rev. Sister after abduction at Ifite-Awka. Spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga says investigation continues, with manhunt for perpetrators
Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, father of Jowizaza, has regained freedom after days in captivity. He was abducted on August 4 in Awka, Anambra State.
A middle-aged woman was allegedly beheaded by a man in a hotel room in Girei LGA, Adamawa State. The suspect has been arrested, and police have commenced an investigation.
A Federal High Court in Abuja remanded former NBA Shendam chairman Gabriel Nkup Tsenyen in DSS custody over fresh cyberstalking charges. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned to August 20 to rule on a double jeopardy objection raised by his lawyer.
A middle-aged woman was allegedly beheaded in a hotel room in Adamawa State. Police confirm one arrest and urge calm as investigation begins.
Human rights lawyer Binzak Azeez criticizes President Tinubu's role and Governor Adeleke's endorsement in Osun election, urging nation-building over politics.
Hailey Dempsey, 27, fatally shot her mother and two daughters after arguing with her husband about porn on his phone, police said. Her 2-year-old survived.
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates' Court remanded 43-year-old trader Friday Okiye in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly defiling a five-year-old girl in Ojo, Lagos. The case was adjourned to September 30 for DPP advice.
Plateau Police arrest Rev. Hassan Yunisim Mijah, Sgt. Ezra Sunday, and OS Usman Khalid over an alleged plot to kidnap the wives of two Anglican bishops in Jos. CP Faniyan confirms investigation and vows prosecution.
Police Integrity Organisation accuses VeryDarkMan of shielding suspects in Ajiro double murder, challenges him to debate, and reveals suspects' confessions.
Builders renovating a property in east Flanders, Belgium, discovered gold bars and coins worth €9 million hidden in cellar walls. The treasure may be claimed by the workers or the property owner under Belgian law.
Gunmen abducted 14 passengers on Otukpo-Adoka road in Benue; police rescued 5, including a 4-year-old boy, as search continues for 9 others.
Nigerian singer T.I Blaze publicly accused former label Dapper Music of greed and financial misconduct over royalties, prompting Seyi Vibez to share his own grievances.
Deji Adeyanju and Partners condemns media trial of Dr John Abebe, insisting no fresh criminal charge was filed. The firm says reports misrepresent the case status.
Olumola Ajegunmo, 54, missing since July 20, 2026, after BRT bus incident. Family and volunteers search Lagos areas without trace. Public urged to share info.
Nigeria's SEC ordered capital market operators to freeze assets of six individuals and three BDC firms linked to ISWAP terrorism financing, citing the TPPA 2022.
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Shoyemi Titilayo has been remanded at Kirikori Correctional Centre over alleged threats against Mohbad's widow, Wunmi Aloba, after a TikTok broadcast accused her of killing the singer and called for jungle justice.
Kebbi Police arrested Abubakar Musa, 29, for allegedly burying a Quran with fetish items in a woman's room in Zuru. Two suspects flee.